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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 06, 2002
Robert J. Fisch, Elkhorn, WI (US);
Randal P. Wiser, Delevan, WI (US);
Amy R. Seibel, Mequon, WI (US);
Robert J. Fisch, Elkhorn, WI (US);
Randal P. Wiser, Delevan, WI (US);
Amy R. Seibel, Mequon, WI (US);
Poly-Flex, Inc., Walworth, WI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for allowing pre-assembly of a wheel and wheel spacer and a method of using the apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus provides a structure within the hub of a molded plastic wheel and a structure on a spacer segment for engagement of the two parts. A variety of embodiments are described in which the spacer can easily be snapped, screwed, or pressed into the wheel. This allows pre-assembly of the spacer and wheel so that when needed, a spacer need not be found or acquired, but is readily available to the user.